During the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Saudi Arabia once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting Sudan amidst the escalating humanitarian crisis.
Abdulmohsen bin Majed bin Khothaila, Saudi Arabia's permanent representative to the United Nations, delivered a critical statement regarding the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan.

In his address, Khothaila stressed the urgent need to protect Sudan and its citizens, highlighting the severe impacts of the ongoing conflict. Since April 2023, the clash between the Sudanese army, led by Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces, commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has led to a staggering death toll and widespread displacement.

Khothaila emphasized the crucial need for the international community to ensure the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers while maintaining safe humanitarian corridors.

Saudi Arabia called on global leaders to prioritize the welfare of the Sudanese people, work towards ending the conflict, and strive for stability and security in Sudan.

In Cairo on Tuesday, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated in the Arab League foreign ministers' meeting.

The session focused on enhancing Arab cooperation on the Palestinian issue and other significant concerns. This meeting was notable for the participation of a Turkish foreign minister, a first in 13 years, and included discussions on regional and global developments.

Prince Faisal held talks with Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Nafti regarding bilateral relations and regional topics. He also conferred with Mauritanian Foreign Affairs Minister Salem Ould Merzoug to explore collaborative efforts.

The meeting addressed efforts to bolster the Arab role in resolving the Syrian conflict and to support Somalia in defending its sovereignty.

On September 10, 2024, Jordanian women cast their votes for parliamentary elections at a polling station in the Al-Baqaa Palestinian refugee camp near Amman, Jordan.
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The parliamentary election, which took place against the backdrop of ongoing conflict in Gaza and a decline in tourism, marked the first since 2022 reforms expanded the legislature, adding more seats for women and lowering the minimum age for candidates.

The Gaza war has overshadowed the election, with many voters and candidates indicating that the conflict was a significant issue. Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh expressed hope that the war would not impact voter turnout, referring to it as "this brutal Israeli aggression."

The Independent Election Commission, led by chairman Musa Maaytah, anticipated a turnout similar to previous elections, around 30 percent. The polls closed at 7:00 p.m. local time (1600 GMT), with a reported turnout of approximately 32 percent.

European Parliament observer Zeljana Zovko reported that the voting process was "going smoothly," although analysts had expected a high rate of abstention due to the Gaza conflict, which began with Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel.

Jordan's 1994 peace treaty with Israel remains a contentious issue, given that approximately half of Jordan's population is of Palestinian origin. The situation has been exacerbated by recent violence, including a shooting at a Jordanian-Israeli border crossing just before the election, marking the first such incident since the 1990s.

The ongoing Gaza conflict continues to impact Jordan's economy, particularly the tourism sector, which is crucial to the nation's GDP. With public debt approaching $50 billion and unemployment reaching 21 percent early this year, economic concerns are high.

Candidates in the election include tribal leaders, centrists, leftists, and members of the Islamic Action Front (IAF), Jordan's largest opposition group affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood. Over 5.1 million Jordanians are registered to vote in a country of 11.5 million people.

Omar Mohammed, a 43-year-old civil servant, expressed that the Gaza situation overshadowed the election, making it difficult to focus on local issues. IAF candidate Saleh Armouti highlighted the significant impact of the Gaza war on the elections, while Oraib Rantawi from the Al Quds Center for Political Studies noted that although turnout might be affected, significant gains for Islamist candidates were unlikely.

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